The to-do list just got smaller...

Soooo how much have I accomplished this past month....

I've booked the reception and the photographer.  Purchased, designed, printed , assembled, addressed and mailed the invitations.  As far as my big item to-do list goes I've complete a lot.  And the best part I have complete faith that I will not go over budget.  I have a clear idea of my wedding, the date and how I want the day to play out.

A rough timeline is as follows:

8am wake up, shower, relax and eat breakfast with my Bridesmaids
then
10:30(or maybe 11) start working on hair and then makeup
    (Now the real chaos will begin and this will become a blurrr)
2:30 - get dressed and start taking pictures
3:15 - leave for the ceremony
4:00 - ceremony starts
4:45-5:45 - pictures, pictures, PICTURES!!!!
6:15 reception begins
9:45-10pm start wrapping up for the night(maybe a post-wedding bowling bash at the hotel)

I know there is still a lot more to work out as far as the details are concerned but I'm not too worried because I know I will have time during the summer to knock out most of those.  But I'm soo soo excited about the process left before me because I know it's leading up to one of the most important and happiest days of my life.  I can't wait for my wedding day but by no means and I prepared for it at the moment.  I look forward to being married and growing closer with my fiancee and being happy.  I know he is the most wonderful person and that there is nothing that I can't do with him by my side.  I think many people get lost planing this day that has to epic and so over-the-top special that they forget what the day is about.  We are trying to keep it simple, yet fun.  I know that there is more to the day than just the wedding. It's the start of our lives together and a great way to celebrate our love for each other.  We are keeping our wedding small so that we see everyone and that it is special to us. I don't want to look back at my wedding day and wonder, "Did I see everyone that I invited?" "Did I spend time with all my guests?"  I want to know that I had a wonderful time with everyone that is coming and that I probably wouldn't change a think.

Well there is more to write later but for now....That's all folks!!

The plan upto now....

So I recently signed the contract for our wedding reception.  I didn't end up with our unique idea but I did find a venue that was budget friendly.  We've confirmed the church with his Dad and contacted the photographer.  We even went to Michael's and found a set of invitations that we like.

So now what is there left to do....
> decide on and order the Bridesmaids dresses (I can't choose between long or short)  
> finalize guest list, print and mail invitations
> meet the Caterer and the baker
> decide on the menu and the cake
> plan out the ceremony and reception (including decor)

Now to consider a theme:
How do I want to feel on my wedding day: elegant, comfortable, beautiful
How do I want my wedding to feel: intimate, romantic, elegant, fun

Ideas:
>candle lit ceremony and reception
>flowers, flowers, flowers
> Flowing curtains
> rectangular tables
> finger foods, small plates, family favorites
>dessert bar - cupcakes, cookies, candy bar
>photobooth
> lots of love in the room
   

The other things that need to get done that aren't in my control are the bridal shower, RSVPs, bachelor/bachelorette parties.
> some ideas that I have that I would love
     - alphabet shower
     - bowling bachelorette party
     - bridal party brunch

I'm confident that this wedding will be as I pictured it without breaking the bank. (Even if I have to DIY or cut corners)

inspiration from Pinterest

I love the table design here.  I'm sure my fiancee would tell me it's too much polka dots so I guess I'll have to hint at it for my Bridal Shower.




Vow Inspiration



Wedding Recpetion:  Simple yet beautiful



Signage to liven up the reception



I love this idea for a photo

If little kids planned weddings...

My 5 year old nephew was sitting next to me when I was looking up some ideas for my wedding and he kept making suggestions.  He told me the dresses should be blue and that they have to be long because the short one looks silly.  When I asked him if he wanted to plan my wedding, he said yes.  So I began asking him a few simple questions like what color should my wedding dress be? Where are we getting married? Will there be flowers?  What food will we serve?  What flavor is the cake?

He told me that my dress should be purple, that I'm getting married in the movie theater and yes there will be flowers. My other nephew volunteered to make sandwiches and french fries.  They haven't decided on the cake.

So that's all I have from the munchkins, they found the playdough and wii remotes so now they are otherwise occupied. TTFN